[superstar11]

im 16 years old and like some teenagers i am not happy with myself. I hate to feel bad about myself but i am not happy with how a look, act, or my choices. Im always depressed about things and resort to drugs to cover being sober and just being high. Ive been using cocaine for about a year and other drugs off and on for about 3 years. ever since then iv been a total diffrent person from cocaine and other drugs but i just cant see my life without them because i have no confidence in myself. Is there ne way or things i could do to think positive about myself. Sometimes ill resort to sleeping with boys to make me feel more wanted to ppl but i just don't know what to do anymore. Between the heavy drug use and always feeling like shit i have become drained and becoming very depressed.. please some let me in on what i can do to help myself because my friends have given up on me because they don't want to b associated with a druggie... please help because i once had a drug free fun life and now its over..

[Solace]

As an ex-addict I can tell you, you're making the right choices and correct steps towards living free of them.Unfortunately I will be honest with you it is FAR from easy to return to life without the feelings the drugs can provide you. And building self-esteem yourself is a very difficult and grueling process. But I have faith in you.First off. You need to stop abusing the substances. Drop the drugs. Go cold turkey. You are leading yourself to a life of pain and suffering by using them and everytime you use you bring your life closer to a quick end.It will be difficult but do it. Next you need to focus on yourself.. You need to get a notebook and you need to write down all the positive things about yourself on one page. And all the negative on another page. Take the negative and rip it. Tear it into tiny little pieces and throw them away.You are a beautiful person. You need to have faith in who you are and what you are. You have purpose and you have conviction. Just take pride in that. Things are not bad sober they are wonderful and you are never as bad as you think you are. The mirror will lie to you. You cannot ever judge yourself. Ever. We never see the real beauty hiding behind our skin.Just remember you need to keep your head up. Look for inspiration, pick up a hobby such as writing... Just make sure you stay strong and keep trying to be you. I promise... You will find happiness once you learn to freely accept yourself as a beautiful person and a lovely human being

[Janine D]

i am not one to defend improper conducts, but it looks as if drugs are ruling your life. Kick the habit and your self esteem will soar to the sky. Keep being a slave to them, and see your mirror image in Amy Winehouse.You, too, have it all.Youth, health (still), and a future that is there for you to decide what to do with. Those drugs are nasty, they creep in your brain and make you feel worthless unless you get high again, and again. Seek for help, there are lots of places that can help you get on track, but ultimately the decision is yours to make.

[dudeoverhere123]

Drugs don't solve your problems...they'll maybe make you forget but not solve themfirst..you should set your mind on quitting drugs for good..and actually start carrying out that process get rid of all of itand away from ppl that use them as well try to cleanse urself completely and when you do feel like you HAVE to take drugs..just remember your goal to quit and try to become a better and happier person eat a candy bar instead or somethingtry taking up a sport or club that will help you meet new people and make new friends and slowly you'll get more and more..you have to start somewhere..and usually these kinds of things are good to meet and make friendsAbout hating yourself.. you are who you are..and if you don't like who you are..its not too late to change yourself to become someone you'd want to be like..it's not easy..but its not impossible and about your look..why don't you go to a store and ask someone for help..sometimes others can help you with the way you look more than you realize and you dont ahve to go with their view..its mostly about what you like though..remember..you are your own person and who you make youself sleeping with guys won't make you feel wanted because after you're done..that guy won't be there to comfort you when you're down..you should first become more comfortable with yourself and then try to find a guy that likes you for who you are emotionally and on the inside more than physically..someone who will take care of you when you're sick..and be crazy with you when you're wild Depression has many cures..maybe you can consult someone about it..but just try to have a more positive outlook on life..you're only given one life..you should try to make the best of it and live it to the fullest..because you might regret it later. I hope that helped you =\